Sales growth in the automotive segment drives group-wide growth; strong workshop equipment business in the aftermarket; Special Applications reports good business development for agricultural machinery, construction vehicles and trailers

HELLA increases sales and earnings in a challenging market environment

Currency- and portfolio-adjusted sales increase by 7.3% in the first half of the fiscal year; reported sales increase by 2.8% to € 3.6 billion taking into account the effects of exchange rates as well as the divestment of the wholesale distribution business

Automotive segment drives group-wide growth; business with workshop equipment supports growth in Aftermarket; Special Applications shows positive development in the business for agricultural and construction vehicles

Continuing positive business development expected for the current fiscal year 2018/2019